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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.48, 1,587.72 and 653.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.48, 1,587.72 and 653.11 is: 901.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.48 : 1,587.72 = 653.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.48/1,587.72 = 653.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.48x = 1,587.72 × 653.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.48x = 1,036,955.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,955.81/1,150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.32

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